Ignorance bliss at the BBC

The BBC was taken to task last week by the BBC Trust for its London centric view of news in the UK.
The corporation is today carrying an amazing report that confirms – if any evidence were ever needed – that ignorance remains bliss within the London newsroom.
A news report carried on Radio 2 claims that Unite, the union representing farmworkers, is seeking a 6% rise in pay talks which started today.
The correspondent clearly said the increase would apply across the country. What complete and utter rubbish.
Britain has a system of statutory agricultural wages boards. Discussions start today for England only.
The Scottish board met recently and agreed to propose a 4.1% rise in the minimum rates paid to farm staff. That is currently out to consultation and is likely to be agreed in October.
One really does wonder when we will, if ever, be able to listen to the BBC network news and hear a report that is factually accurate?.
It was quite wrong to say across the country in today's report as, quite clearly, the discussions that start today are relevant to England only.
It should also be borne in mind that while the union is seeking a 6% rise that increase might not necessarily apply to all farmworkers. The discussions today are to set new legally-binding minimum pay rates for farm staff. The correspondent is obviously unaware that the majority of farmworkers in Britain are paid considerably more than the set minimum wages and that they are unlikely to be receiving the 6% rise the report incorrectly inferred.
I've asked the BBC to explain itself.